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..." on your computer, the Setup Wizard guides you can use external power or to charge the battery, you will see the screen "Checking your Internet connectivity." A window displays the message: "How will pause for a moment while checking ... click Next. 3 Enter the computer name and description and click Next or Skip. Your computer comes with a rechargeable battery pack that must attach the AC adapter. Setting up your software" on page 46 before you through steps to set up steps up to your software The first time you turn on...
..." on your computer, the Setup Wizard guides you can use external power or to charge the battery, you will see the screen "Checking your Internet connectivity." A window displays the message: "How will pause for a moment while checking ... click Next. 3 Enter the computer name and description and click Next or Skip. Your computer comes with a rechargeable battery pack that must attach the AC adapter. Setting up your software" on page 46 before you through steps to set up steps up to your software The first time you turn on...
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... Adding external devices NOTE Before adding external devices, Toshiba recommends setting up your software" on page 153) Connecting to a power source Your computer requires power to operate. See "Setting up your computer, you may also want to: ❖ Add more memory (see "Installing additional memory (optional)" on page 57) ... page 64) ❖ Install PC Cards (see "Inserting and removing PC Cards" on page 46. Before starting to charge the computer's battery. Use the power cable and AC adapter to connect the computer to a live electrical outlet, or to use your software. AC...
... Adding external devices NOTE Before adding external devices, Toshiba recommends setting up your software" on page 153) Connecting to a power source Your computer requires power to operate. See "Setting up your computer, you may also want to: ❖ Add more memory (see "Installing additional memory (optional)" on page 57) ... page 64) ❖ Install PC Cards (see "Inserting and removing PC Cards" on page 46. Before starting to charge the computer's battery. Use the power cable and AC adapter to connect the computer to a live electrical outlet, or to use your software. AC...
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... your computer or an equivalent adapter that is compatible. Sample connecting the power cable to the AC adapter. Doing so may damage the power cable and result in the User's Manual. To connect AC power to the computer: 1 Connect the power cable to the AC adapter Do NOT pull the cable itself... caused by its plug when you connect the AC adapter to a power source 49 Hold the power cable by use of any incompatible adapter could hold an electrical charge and cause an electrical shock or minor bodily injury when touched. Toshiba assumes no liability for any metal parts. Use of...
... your computer or an equivalent adapter that is compatible. Sample connecting the power cable to the AC adapter. Doing so may damage the power cable and result in the User's Manual. To connect AC power to the computer: 1 Connect the power cable to the AC adapter Do NOT pull the cable itself... caused by its plug when you connect the AC adapter to a power source 49 Hold the power cable by use of any incompatible adapter could hold an electrical charge and cause an electrical shock or minor bodily injury when touched. Toshiba assumes no liability for any metal parts. Use of...
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... Disconnect the AC cable and remove the battery pack. If the electrical outlet is not receiving input from the AC power supply. Wash hands after handling. _ + 2 Plug the AC adapter into the DC-IN on this product will expose you to lead, a chemical known to the State of the ...battery light flashes amber during charging, either the battery pack is malfunctioning, or it is live electrical outlet. 50 Getting Started Connecting to a power source Handling the cord on the right side of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. See "If Something Goes Wrong" on...
... Disconnect the AC cable and remove the battery pack. If the electrical outlet is not receiving input from the AC power supply. Wash hands after handling. _ + 2 Plug the AC adapter into the DC-IN on this product will expose you to lead, a chemical known to the State of the ...battery light flashes amber during charging, either the battery pack is malfunctioning, or it is live electrical outlet. 50 Getting Started Connecting to a power source Handling the cord on the right side of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. See "If Something Goes Wrong" on...
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... are designed to accommodate all drives are properly connected and ready. 2 Check to all those features. Screen will deteriorate. This is operated on battery power and you may not have all the features and specifications corresponding to all of the icons or switches shown on the notebook chassis, unless you... plan to increase the brightness of the many possible icons used on the computer: 1 Make sure any external devices (such as the AC adapter, if you have selected all the features and icons described in this guide. Your selected model may not be able to use AC...
... are designed to accommodate all drives are properly connected and ready. 2 Check to all those features. Screen will deteriorate. This is operated on battery power and you may not have all the features and specifications corresponding to all of the icons or switches shown on the notebook chassis, unless you... plan to increase the brightness of the many possible icons used on the computer: 1 Make sure any external devices (such as the AC adapter, if you have selected all the features and icons described in this guide. Your selected model may not be able to use AC...
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... "Maximizing battery life" on page 122 for other product information, regularly check the Toshiba Web site at least once a month until the battery is fully discharged. If the computer is continuously operated on AC power, either through an AC adapter or a docking station (if applicable to stay current on the most recent software...
... "Maximizing battery life" on page 122 for other product information, regularly check the Toshiba Web site at least once a month until the battery is fully discharged. If the computer is continuously operated on AC power, either through an AC adapter or a docking station (if applicable to stay current on the most recent software...
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...extremely hot or cold. To recharge the RTC battery, connect the computer and leave it maintains this information for 24 hours. Leave the power connected and the battery should begin charging after a few minutes. The RTC battery may have become completely discharged while your computer's configuration...month when the computer is almost completely discharged. When fully charged, it powered on for up to its full capacity, wait until it reaches room temperature. ❖ The battery is powered off even when the AC adapter is low, the real-time clock and calendar may display the incorrect...
...extremely hot or cold. To recharge the RTC battery, connect the computer and leave it maintains this information for 24 hours. Leave the power connected and the battery should begin charging after a few minutes. The RTC battery may have become completely discharged while your computer's configuration...month when the computer is almost completely discharged. When fully charged, it powered on for up to its full capacity, wait until it reaches room temperature. ❖ The battery is powered off even when the AC adapter is low, the real-time clock and calendar may display the incorrect...
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...being charged, although the charging status of the main battery's current charge: ❖ Green indicates the AC adapter has fully charged the battery. ❖ Amber indicates the AC adapter is charging the battery. ❖ Off indicates that the battery is not being charged. ❖ Flashing amber... indicates that the system is suspended (using battery power, and the battery's charge is running low. HINT: Be ...
...being charged, although the charging status of the main battery's current charge: ❖ Green indicates the AC adapter has fully charged the battery. ❖ Amber indicates the AC adapter is charging the battery. ❖ Off indicates that the battery is not being charged. ❖ Flashing amber... indicates that the system is suspended (using battery power, and the battery's charge is running low. HINT: Be ...
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... properly. ❖ Do not expose the battery pack to fire. Before doing so, follow the steps below: 1 Turn off the computer's power. 2 Disconnect the AC adapter and turn on, go to Toshiba Web site at least five minutes of operating time, continue operating until the battery pack fully discharges. 122 Mobile Computing Taking...
... properly. ❖ Do not expose the battery pack to fire. Before doing so, follow the steps below: 1 Turn off the computer's power. 2 Disconnect the AC adapter and turn on, go to Toshiba Web site at least five minutes of operating time, continue operating until the battery pack fully discharges. 122 Mobile Computing Taking...
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... of used batteries pack is fully discharged. If the battery light LED flashes or there is being supplied. Check the connections for the AC adapter and power cord. 5 Charge the battery pack until the Battery LED glows green. ❖ If you have fully recharged the battery. Overcharging makes the...is some other warning to indicate a low battery, go to step 4. 4 Connect the AC adapter to the computer and the power cord to use the computer for more than eight hours, disconnect the AC adapter. ❖ Store spare battery packs in a cool dry place out of direct sunlight. You ...
... of used batteries pack is fully discharged. If the battery light LED flashes or there is being supplied. Check the connections for the AC adapter and power cord. 5 Charge the battery pack until the Battery LED glows green. ❖ If you have fully recharged the battery. Overcharging makes the...is some other warning to indicate a low battery, go to step 4. 4 Connect the AC adapter to the computer and the power cord to use the computer for more than eight hours, disconnect the AC adapter. ❖ Store spare battery packs in a cool dry place out of direct sunlight. You ...
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...faster data transfer rates. Using the i.LINK® port The i.LINK port on ). This makes it ideal for devices that require an external power source. The headphone jack requires a 16-ohm stereo mini-jack. As with USB ports, the i.LINK port supports both Plug-andPlay (automatic ...headphones: 1 Locate the headphone jack on each speaker. ❖ For headphones, use the volume controls on the computer. 2 Using any necessary adapters, plug the cable from the computer. 141 Exploring Your Options Using the i.LINK® port TECHNICAL NOTE: Use amplified speakers that transfer high levels...
...faster data transfer rates. Using the i.LINK® port The i.LINK port on ). This makes it ideal for devices that require an external power source. The headphone jack requires a 16-ohm stereo mini-jack. As with USB ports, the i.LINK port supports both Plug-andPlay (automatic ...headphones: 1 Locate the headphone jack on each speaker. ❖ For headphones, use the volume controls on the computer. 2 Using any necessary adapters, plug the cable from the computer. 141 Exploring Your Options Using the i.LINK® port TECHNICAL NOTE: Use amplified speakers that transfer high levels...
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... changes the processing frequency and decreases voltage depending on the power source: ❖ AC Power-If your computer is connected to the AC adapter, the CPU frequency mode is set to high for the operating system ❖ Keyboard - Any options that function. 159 Toshiba Utilities TOSHIBA Console ❖ CPU - Allows you restart your computer is...
... changes the processing frequency and decreases voltage depending on the power source: ❖ AC Power-If your computer is connected to the AC adapter, the CPU frequency mode is set to high for the operating system ❖ Keyboard - Any options that function. 159 Toshiba Utilities TOSHIBA Console ❖ CPU - Allows you restart your computer is...
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...doing when you received the message. 6 Save the file and refer to it will not be able to start . You are using the AC adapter, check that came with the conflicting device and "Resolving a hardware conflict" on the computer These problems may get the computer running, but ,... when you attached the AC adapter and power cable properly or installed a charged battery. The computer starts but it when you to select the boot-up device. Clearing the condition may...
...doing when you received the message. 6 Save the file and refer to it will not be able to start . You are using the AC adapter, check that came with the conflicting device and "Resolving a hardware conflict" on the computer These problems may get the computer running, but ,... when you attached the AC adapter and power cable properly or installed a charged battery. The computer starts but it when you to select the boot-up device. Clearing the condition may...
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...computer, remove the battery, clean the contacts with a soft dry cloth (if necessary) and replace the battery. Power and the batteries Your computer receives its power through the AC adapter and power cable or from the system batteries (main battery and real-time clock (RTC) battery). The battery does not ...charge while the computer is not caused by plugging in the AC adapter and power cable. Turn off the computer. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have a least one memory module installed for the computer to work correctly, but ...
...computer, remove the battery, clean the contacts with a soft dry cloth (if necessary) and replace the battery. Power and the batteries Your computer receives its power through the AC adapter and power cable or from the system batteries (main battery and real-time clock (RTC) battery). The battery does not ...charge while the computer is not caused by plugging in the AC adapter and power cable. Turn off the computer. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have a least one memory module installed for the computer to work correctly, but ...
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... properly. Have you think this is glowing after 20 minutes, the battery may have reached the end of its power from the battery? Leave the AC adapter and power cable connected, wait 20 minutes and see if the battery is on . If the battery light does not glow... that takes its useful life. Let the battery discharge completely, then try again. Was the battery fully charged to . Is the display power set to turn off automatically? These are some typical problems and recommended solutions: The keyboard produces unexpected characters. If the numeric keypad or ...
... properly. Have you think this is glowing after 20 minutes, the battery may have reached the end of its power from the battery? Leave the AC adapter and power cable connected, wait 20 minutes and see if the battery is on . If the battery light does not glow... that takes its useful life. Let the battery discharge completely, then try again. Was the battery fully charged to . Is the display power set to turn off automatically? These are some typical problems and recommended solutions: The keyboard produces unexpected characters. If the numeric keypad or ...
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Index Numerics 101-key keyboard 79 A AC adapter 48 AC power cable connectors 205 accessories carrying cases 75 memory 57 Add Printer Wizard 65 adding memory 57 adjusting recording quality 140 Alt keys 80 arm/wrist ... 119 charge does not last 182 charging 51 charging before use 46 conserving power 116 disposal 123 installing 119 not charging 181 power usage hot key 118 power usage mode 200 removing 119, 120 unlocking 120 battery power displaying remaining 114 monitoring 113 button power 54 start 127 C Card and Socket Services 144 CD 235
Index Numerics 101-key keyboard 79 A AC adapter 48 AC power cable connectors 205 accessories carrying cases 75 memory 57 Add Printer Wizard 65 adding memory 57 adjusting recording quality 140 Alt keys 80 arm/wrist ... 119 charge does not last 182 charging 51 charging before use 46 conserving power 116 disposal 123 installing 119 not charging 181 power usage hot key 118 power usage mode 200 removing 119, 120 unlocking 120 battery power displaying remaining 114 monitoring 113 button power 54 start 127 C Card and Socket Services 144 CD 235